Welcome to the Official Site of Athens, GA's Own Halloween Mardi Gras, The WILD RUMPUS!!! Prepare to Rump.

The Wild Rumpus is an annual Halloween Event in Athens, GA… a small city known worldwide for it’s music, art, and creative energy. All are invited to be a part of the Wild Rumpus Parade by showing up in costume and romping through the streets of downtown with thousands of other Wild Things… shouting at the sky, pounding drums, and howling by the light of the Moon in the dark night!!!

INTERACTIVE EVENT MAP

Welcome to Halloween Weekend in Athens!! This map shows the Parade Route and includes T-SHIRT / MERCHANDISE LOCATIONS, HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS and PARKING information for those traveling to Athens for Wild Rumpus.

EXPLORE the MAP to learn about featured Athens Parade Bands and Venues, and find out about some of our wonderful sponsors! Click on the map icons for info.

The WILD RUMPUS GOFUNDME is live!

Goal: $10,000.

The WILD RUMPUS PARADE & SPECTACLE is Athens, GA’s Halloween ‘Mardi Gras’. Now in its 11th year, the Wild Rumpus is one of the city’s top annual events- an all-inclusive costume parade with participants and crowds in excess of 10,000+. The Wild Rumpus is a music festival as well, with over 30 acts confirmed for 2019’s celebrations on 3 outdoor stages, and in 7 downtown venues. Show your support and make history by taking part in the Wild Rumpus gofundme!

“The Wild Rumpus is Athens’ Biggest Halloween Party. The vision of The Wild Rumpus is to provide an organized avenue for the massive array of Athens creativity which manifests with such awesome power every Halloween.” –Read More